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jude's avatar

so glad you're okay, susan.

wishing you ease during this renovation.

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Thank you

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Sandra H.'s avatar

I am thankful you are okay and wish you well. The cookies all look delicious!

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Thank you!

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Sarah Copeland's avatar

Oh gosh, Susan I’m so sorry somehow I completely missed this. I hope by now you are on the other side of a recovery and a lovely holiday. Maybe the rental will feel like a nice mental vacation. And then the meantime, thank you for the reminder about all of these glorious cookies. Sending my love. Xx

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Haha and I missed your comment! We need a a catch up!

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Francine's avatar

Oh, my goodness. I just read this. So sorry about the fire, water damage, and disruption. You will be quite busy in the new year dealing with it all. Wishing it goes as smoothly as it can.

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Thank you!

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Carrie Odgers Lax's avatar

I’m so sorry to hear about the fire, but grateful no one was hurt and that you didn’t lose anything precious to you.

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Thank you. We are going to be fine!

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Lexi's avatar

sorry about the fire! I’m glad everyone is safe. What a cookie roundup! They all look delicious

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Thanks Lexi. We were very fortunate.

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Mariangela's avatar

I'm so sorry this happened to you and your house! I'll console my cookie self with some of the recipes I didn't get to the last couple years. Hope you can find some peaceful moments during the holidays given all the upheaval. Best wishes!

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Ilene's avatar

Goodness. I'm glad you're okay. Shaken, I'm sure. But gonna be okay.

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Yup. Thank you.

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Gail's avatar

I am so glad that you are safe and that the damage was relatively minimal. I experienced a house fire in mid-November and the damage was more widespread, but, in between the bouts of stress, it has renewed my gratitude for my life and everyone and everything in it.

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Same. It has been really stressful but also life-changing. I'm glad you're OK too. The damage is fairly extensive in our house. Amazing what water damage alone can do.

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Gail's avatar

Sorry, my apologies, I somehow missed the part about the water damage. I'm really sorry that this all happened to you. Sending you much support.

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Leslie's avatar

Wow! As we are fortunate enough to say when faced with daunting experiences ,”It could be worse!” Fig and almond biscotti are underway so thanks for this new roundup. Wish I had posted how fabulous the turkey thigh braise was at Thanksgiving. It really was. Thank you so much for all the good things you provide, and the steady, onward perspective you maintain.

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Aw, Leslie, I really appreciate your words!

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Karen's avatar

Glad to hear you are safe and well. Thank you for your wonderful recipes throughout the year. Looking forward to 2025.

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Noel's avatar

So thankful you are safe. Kudos for your great attitude of gratitude. Wishing you all the best during the renovation and holidays!

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Thank you so much! One has to look for silver linings.

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dona abramson's avatar

In case anyone wants to use Feuilltine, Kalustyan’s sells it

123 Lexington Ave NYC or foodsofnations.com

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Good to know, thanks Dona!

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Maureen Quigley Foster's avatar

Hope all your house renovations/restorations go smoothly and you’re back soon doing what you love in the kitchen.

Thanks as always for so many wonderful recipes......I’ll be making the pecan shortbreads this weekend. They were a favorite last year!

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Thanks Maureen!

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Polly Ellen's avatar

Very grateful you are ok if a little hassled right before the holiday! Here’s to a smooth renovation with no bumps along the way. Thanks for a wonderful cookie roundup! Can’t wait to get started, especially with the shortbread.

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Thank you! Hope you love them!

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David Lebovitz's avatar

sorry to hear about the fire...and glad you were awake (and glad you're okay...) - yikes!!

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Thanks David- Yikes is right! We are definitely not coming to Paris!

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